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Cycle News 2025 Issue 35 September 3

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QUICKSPIN I 2026 Rieju MR Pro 300i P114 the new Rieju is a breath of fresh Span- ish air. This bike retains the carbureted grunt of the 300cc class but provides the now-expected clean delivery of EFI at any rpm. The motor is a hit, feeling in control like the best of them while navi- gating the slow and fun stuff, and pos- sibly spicier than others on rpm pickup. We can't wait to get it into a comparison. The chassis is all-new, too. Featuring a 48mm Air-Oil Separated (AOS) KYB fork slicked up with black DLC-coated/anodized lowers and a fully adjustable KYB linkage-mounted shock, the bike feels lively and planted with confident bottoming reserves for those unexpected or miscalculated drop-offs and G-outs. It also seems to retain small-bump compliance when chasing single-track. It's an inspiring ride in all. The very familiar feel of a chromoly frame and aluminum swingarm instills confidence here. (Above) This bike has EnduroGP Factory Team good looks. (Below) A modern counter- rotating balanced e-start two-stroke engine is the heart of the new Rieju two-stroke enduro lineup. 300i with a counter-rotating balance shaft to cut the hand-numbing shake and rattle of old-school smokers. The engine performance is inspir- ing and so, so fun. Running clean and sounding mean from slow, technical rid- ing to ripping sand washes wide-open,

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